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How can I download an entire folder to an external server?
Hi Team!
I should download one of my sizable Dropbox folders to a remote server. (The folder is too big to download locally, therefore, I have to work with the folder on a high-performance serv...
Hi rbato, thanks for posting on the Community!
The dl=1 option only works for shared links, and not to folders when you’re logged into your account.
Depending on how your browser works, you might be able to select which directory you want to save the folder when selecting it.
Bear in mind that if the folder is greater than 20 GB, or has more than 10,000 files in it, the download will fail.
Hope this helps to clarify matters!
Jay
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Dropbox Community ModeratorHi rbato, thanks for posting on the Community!
The dl=1 option only works for shared links, and not to folders when you’re logged into your account.
Depending on how your browser works, you might be able to select which directory you want to save the folder when selecting it.
Bear in mind that if the folder is greater than 20 GB, or has more than 10,000 files in it, the download will fail.
Hope this helps to clarify matters!
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